Mental Health Resources

Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, and our community partners provide mental health and supportive services to students who need assistance for any reason, from overcoming academic challenges to handling life-altering events.

Some of our services include:

  • Helping students understand their learning style,

  • Providing strategies and skills to help students improve their focus and concentration,

  • Linking students to practical resources to help families gain access to food, clothing, and transportation,

  • Providing therapeutic intervention to help students cope with stress and trauma,

  • Leading small-group sessions to support students with relationship building,

  • Providing substance abuse prevention and intervention, and

  • Completing comprehensive assessments to help school teams make data-informed decisions.

Hello and Welcome to the 23-24 School Year!

I want to introduce myself as Ms. Lizzy Kosin (she/her/hers), Walls’ full-time school social worker. I look forward to getting to know many more students and families/caregivers this year. In addition to the duties of school social worker, I am also taking on the role as School Behavioral Health Coordinator. I will be tracking referrals for mental health services and finding the right level of support for our students.

There are many ways a student can seek out and receive mental health support at Walls. I have included the Student Referral form that students can complete on their own. Students can bring the completed form right to Ms. Kosin (Room 226). QR codes are posted throughout the building that will send the electronic form to Walls’ amazing mental health team. Once we receive the form, our amazing mental health team mobilizes into action to support that student.

We also have an Adult Referral form that allows parents, caregivers, staff, and faculty to alert our mental health team to reach out to a student and/or their family about a potential mental health concern. Parents/caregivers can send the referral to Ms. Kosin and/or reach out by email or phone.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me: elizabeth.kosin@k12.dc.gov for more information, any questions you may have, or to complete a referral form. Students are encouraged to talk with any trusted adult about mental health concerns so that the adult can get them to the appropriate support person.

Here at School Without Walls High School we value providing accessible, comprehensive, and quality mental health care and we want to respond to any needs that may already exist while also being as preventative as we can for future concerns that may arise.

Below are the referral forms. After completing the form, no further action is needed. Those forms will need to be send directly to elizabeth.kosin@k12.dc.gov.

stress management group sessions with paving the way
WEDNESDAYS at 12pm

Student group focused on mindfulness and stress management. Learn to unplug, chill and recharge.
Email your counselor or Dr. McDowell in room 123. Download consent form here.

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH